1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1000 | 456 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |